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Land Development Services

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Land Development Services Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Friday, 9:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please note that visitors may not be added to in-person queues past 3:45 p.m.
703-222-0801 TTY 711
LandDevelopmentServices@fairfaxcounty.gov
12055 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax, VA 22035
fairfaxcounty
Bill Hicks
Director

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Site Development

The Site Development & Inspections Division (SDID) staff of plan reviewers and inspectors ensure that the development of residential and commercial projects meets applicable county, state and federal regulations.

Site Status Definitions
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SDID seeks excellence in service by balancing the needs of the community with environmental regulations and construction standards to ensure sites are developed in concert with their approved site-related plan, and conform to county codes and standards, including the Public Facilities Manual. As part of this service, staff review, inspect and evaluate the following:

  • New public infrastructure;
  • Control of erosion and sedimentation;
  • Storm drainage;
  • Stormwater management; and
  • Tree preservation.

Land Development Services (LDS) also provides support to religious and community groups, the development community, residents, and other county agencies throughout the site development process via the LDS Project Management Program.

As an added resource, you can use PLUS to research zoning cases and to check the review status for site plans, grading plans and waivers. To find information on building and site-related activities such as building inspections, plan approvals and permit information.

Notification Tool for Infill Lot Grading Plan & Conservation Plan Submissions

  • The Infill Lot Grading Plan and Conservation Plan Viewer shows locations of new single-family homes planned in Fairfax County. The viewer displays all submissions and resubmissions made in the prior six months in each district.
  • LDS also offers a weekly notification service to receive updates about new infill applications. Sign up for email notifications.

Notification Tool for New Parking Adjustment Applications

LDS offers a monthly notification service to receive monthly updates about new parking adjustment applications.

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BONDS AND ADDRESSING

  • BAC Processes (including bond estimate review information, bond alterations and release)
  • Address Assignment
  • Frequently Asked Questions

SITE INSPECTIONS

  • Site Inspections Information
  • Schedule a Pre-construction Meeting
  • Shell only Non-RUP Inspection Request Form

PROFFER COMPLIANCE

  • Proffer Compliance Coordination (includes the collection and tracking of proffer and development conditions and monetary proffer contributions)

Related Forms & Publications

  • Building- and Site-Related Forms
  • Required Format for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
  • 3rd Party Construction Inspection Checklist and Certifications for BMP inspections (required for each BMP/stormwater facility constructed per the approved plan)

Concerns about a construction site in your area?

Call the construction hotline at 703-324-7470, TTY 711, or file online. On-call inspectors will assess and address issues like:

  • Malfunctioning erosion and sedimentation controls
  • Drainage problems
  • Tracked mud on the roadway
  • Construction activity within a tree-save area
  • Any activities that may harm the environment or cause safety risks or damage another property

Never trespass on private property to get pictures or investigate a development project. Online complaints will be addressed the next regularly scheduled business day.

Visit PLUS YouTube video for instructions for "Submitting a complaint Through Enforcement"

File Complaint Online


Click the image below for a detailed DPE site plan review timeline or click here to view a draft schedule with individual task deadlines.

escrow release process chart

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Need Help? Call 703-222-0801, TTY 711.

Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

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